2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (319 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 346 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | Boxster | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1351 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
